News & Updates
Information On MassHealth Robotics Processing Automation (RPA) Policy
Periodically the ASM receives updates from MassHealth regarding information on their Provider Program. In addition to emailing these announcements to our members and colleagues, we will post them here in the ASM News Blog as well for future reference. This particular policy information is mainly directed to any practitioners that may be pursuing the use of automatic technology to access...
Insurance Billing for Acupuncturists Virtual Class Aug 14
Register for this Insurance Billing course and get a free bonus - Bulletproof Documentation Course on demand for 60 days. These educational courses are being offered to several New England Acupuncture societies including The Acupuncture Associations of Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Important Note: You must be an active member and indicate you are...
Final Push for H1179 This Legislative Session
Time Is Critical - Contact Your Rep By June 30th The Massachusetts 192nd legislative session ends soon. It is exciting to know that through everyone's work, this has moved forward more steps than ever before - the finish line is in sight. If you haven't already, please email your state representative(s) now using the sample below. Your voice can make a huge difference for our profession and for...
Almost There – Legislative Update on Bill H1179 / S1458
The ASM thanks our members & patients for writing and calling legislators. We are almost there! Status of Bill H1179 / S1458 as of Mid June 2022 The ASM is excited to announce that the bill we have been working so hard to pass has now moved to the House Committee on Ways and Means as of 6/6/22. This is the final committee that needs to pass this bill before it is voted on in the House of...
Medicare Town Hall update on HR 4803 April 27th
Please join the ASA and the NCCAOM for a Town Hall update on H.R. 4803 - the Medicare for our Seniors Act - and learn how you can help the ASA and the NCCAOM secure additional bipartisan support for the bill. Wednesday April 27 2022 at 8 pm EDT. One (1) PDA/CEU point is available but only if you ATTEND Town Hall Meetings LIVE * This meeting will be recorded and posted to the NCCAOM and ASA...
Help Pass Acupuncture/Insurance Bill House 1179 and Senate 1458
The ASM continues to help push important bills through the house and senate. The bills are critical to the acupuncture profession, for practitioners and patients. This bill, which has versions in both the house and the senate would increase consumer access to acupuncture and best possible care if passed. Acupuncture/Insurance Bill House 1179 and Senate 1458 expand insurance coverage for...
Important MassHealth Changes Start Jan 22, 2022
The ASM is excited to announce some big changes with MassHealth which start this month! MassHealth will cover acupuncture beginning Jan 22, 2022 Acupuncturists can sign-up to be Fee-For-Service providers and see members who are enrolled in the MassHealth administered plan (the blue card). The MassHealth administered plans pay for medically necessary acupuncture for the treatment of pain and for...
Bulletproof Documentation Virtual Class Feb 12th
In Association with Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts & the Michigan Acupuncture Society Bulletproof Documentation for Acupuncturists Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST REGISTER HERE - http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eiyei3dhe5630434&llr=uju954bab This 5 hour seminar will teach you how to document your acupuncture treatments so...
Free Webinar – Become a MassHealth Provider
MassHealth is now enrolling acupuncture providers! There will be a free webinar that will give an overview of the enrollment process for new acupuncture providers and additional information on being a MassHealth provider. DATE: Wednesday Nov 17th TIME: 1-2 pm via Zoom Topics include: --Provider Enrollment --Record Keeping Requirements --Billing Requirements --MassHealth Provider Resources...
The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act (H.R. 4803) Fact Sheet
On July 29, 2021, U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-California) introduced H.R. 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act. H.R. 4803 would instruct the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize qualified acupuncturists as Medicare providers. Medicare recognition would enable eligible acupuncturists to provide covered services to Medicare beneficiaries (generally those 65+)...